The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 16,000

€ 33,700

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57
70.9
80.9
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
104.3
169.7
103.6
168.1
169.7 in
Length
168.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %

General
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
38 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
501 mi
Range
464 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
501 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft