The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)

€ 28,000
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 34,300
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15) Leon ST Cupra 280
€ 28,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.14 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)

General

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
276 hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 280

Performance

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
19.28 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
45 mpg
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
598 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.5 TSI ACT
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon ST Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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