The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,000

€ 35,100

€ 20,000
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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
71.5
77.8
56
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
103.8
168.6
102.2
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
401 lb
13.04 %

General
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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