The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Leon SC Cupra 290 and the Leon SC Cupra 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 166.8 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
166.8 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
276 hp
Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
35 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
464 mi
Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft