The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon 1.2 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 290.
Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.83 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
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 4300 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.2 TSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft