The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)
€ 23,500

€ 34,300

€ 23,500
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 Start&Stop is 10.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
57.1
71.5
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
178.5
103.6
168.1
178.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.47 %

General
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
276 hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 280
Performance
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.03 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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