The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 18,700

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
56
71.3
77.8
57.9
70.1
80.1
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
102.2
166.8
104.3
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.79 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
5F
Generation
JD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
133 hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
39 mpg
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
464 mi
Range
540 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
540 mi
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
115.6 kWh
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
KIA cee´d 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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