The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 32,600

€ 21,800

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 Leon SC Cupra 280 is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Leon 1.0 TSI.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
56
71.3
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
102.2
166.8
105.7
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.79 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
KL
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
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
50 mpg
Leon 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
661 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
661 mi
Leon 1.0 TSI
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).
89 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
89 kWh
Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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