The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 DSG (15 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 4Drive DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 40,900

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 300
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.3
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
103.6
168.1
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 300
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.11 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 300
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
276 hp
296 hp
Leon ST Cupra 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 300
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST Cupra 300
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11.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.51 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 280
11.71 lb/hp
11.51 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 280
36 mpg
33 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 300
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
431 mi
Leon ST Cupra 280
471 mi
431 mi
Leon ST Cupra 300
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).
136.5 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 280
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 280
Leon ST Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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