The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 36,000
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) Leon ST Cupra 280
€ 38,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 0.1 inches taller.
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
179.1
168.1 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
11.71 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
471 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft