The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 33,300
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 265
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon Cupra 290
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon SC Cupra 265 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
166.8 in
Length
168.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.5 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline 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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 265
Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft