The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 21,800

€ 35,400

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 1.0 TSI is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.76 %

General
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
KL
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 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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
89 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.0 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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