The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 32,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches taller.
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
56.3
71.3
77.8
56
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
102.3
166.8
102.2
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %

General
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
276 hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft