The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 36,000
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) Leon ST Cupra 280
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (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 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
179.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)
103.6
168.1
179.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.1 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)

General

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
276 hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 280

Performance

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
17.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 lb/hp
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
17.48 lb/hp
11.71 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
49 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
647 mi
471 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft