The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 15,500
€ 29,000
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Leon Cupra.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
743 lb
22.1 %
General
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
237 hp
Leon Cupra
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
