The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 33,300

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 width, but the Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
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
167.2
102.2
166.8
167.2 in
Length
166.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
261 hp
Leon SC Cupra 265
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 265
Performance
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
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 265
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 265
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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