The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 25,000
€ 29,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.6 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
18.5 %
General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
237 hp
Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
134 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
