The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,400

€ 37,400

€ 25,400
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 1.5 TGI is 0 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
103.6
168.5
168.6 in
Length
168.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.78 %

General
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
24.9 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 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TGI
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft