The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 32,600

€ 15,600

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.4.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
56
71.3
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
166.8
101.5
169.9
166.8 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.56 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
5F
Generation
1P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.4
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
37 mpg
Leon 1.4
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
542 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
542 mi
Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
119.4 kWh
Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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