The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 21,500

€ 35,200

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
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
167.8
103.6
168.5
167.8 in
Length
168.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.48 %

General
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
296 hp
Leon Cupra 300
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 300
Performance
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra 300
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
34 mpg
Leon Cupra 300
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
450 mi
Leon Cupra 300
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).
130.7 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Leon Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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