The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 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 1.5 TSI.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.9 %
General
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI
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 1.5 TSI
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
