The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 15,000

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon SC Cupra 280 is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
56
71.3
77.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
102.2
166.8
102.4
167.2
166.8 in
Length
167.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
15.04 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
85 hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
46 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
609 mi
Leon SC 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 280
Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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