The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,400
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
55 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
723 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
723 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft