The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,600

€ 37,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.0 TSI is 0 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.8
168.6
103.6
168.5
168.6 in
Length
168.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
2639 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
16.36 %

General
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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