The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 32,600

€ 21,200

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
56
71.3
77.8
58.1
68.5
77.4
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
102.2
166.8
103.1
173.8
166.8 in
Length
173.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5F
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
464 mi
Range
242 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







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