The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 22,200

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC Cupra 280 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
56
71.3
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
166.8
103.8
168.6
166.8 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
123 hp
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
598 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
598 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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