The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,100

€ 37,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.28 %

General
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
18.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.49 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
89 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 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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