The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,000

€ 25,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 10.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Leon ST Cupra 280
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56.5
71.5
77.8
57.1
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.1 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
178.5
168.1 in
Length
178.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 280
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3232 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.54 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 280
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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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 280
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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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
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258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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Performance
Leon ST Cupra 280
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155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.32 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
11.71 lb/hp
19.32 lb/hp
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Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 280
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Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
48 mpg
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28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
471 mi
634 mi
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Environmental Impact
125 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 280
125 kWh
92.9 kWh
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Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 280
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5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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