The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)

€ 16,600
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon ST 1.2 TSI
€ 34,300
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15) Leon ST Cupra 280
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon ST 1.2 TSI is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
179.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)
103.6
168.1
179.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.36 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)

General

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
5F
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 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
85 hp
276 hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 280

Performance

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
31.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
31.98 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
609 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft