The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 36,000

€ 26,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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. The Leon ST Cupra 280 is 14.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI 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 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.81 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
11.71 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
471 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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