The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 33,100

€ 23,400

€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 Cupra 265 is 10.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.2
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.2 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
179.1
168.1 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.75 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 265
261 hp
128 hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST 1.5 TSI
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12.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.89 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 265
12.16 lb/hp
21.89 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 265
35 mpg
48 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon ST Cupra 265
457 mi
634 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 265
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 265
Leon ST 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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