The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,300

€ 29,400

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 280 is 10.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 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 280
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.87 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
187 hp
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 2.0 TSI
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11.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
11.5 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
35 mpg
38 mpg
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
457 mi
Range
501 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
457 mi
501 mi
Leon ST 2.0 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).
117.5 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
128.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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