The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 33,100

€ 28,900

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 Cupra 265 is 14.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
56.5
71.5
77.8
57
70.8
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
182.8
168.1 in
Length
182.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.02 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 265
12.16 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 265
35 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST Cupra 265
457 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 265
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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