The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 15,000
€ 35,100
€ 15,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 1.4 is 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 290.
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
69.6
77.5
56
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.31 %
General
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
1P
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 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.4
85 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.4
34 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.4
495 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 1.4
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
