The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 (15 - 16)
€ 22,100

€ 33,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 Leon ST 1.0 TSI is 14.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon ST Cupra 265.
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
57
70.8
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
182.8
103.6
168.1
182.8 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.1 %

General
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
KL
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
89 hp
261 hp
Leon ST Cupra 265
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 265
Performance
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
32.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
32.43 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 265
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
661 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
89 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 265
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft













45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft