The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 25,000

€ 35,200

€ 25,000
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 1.5 TSI ACT is 0 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
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 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 300
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.89 %

General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
296 hp
Leon Cupra 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 300
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 300
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
34 mpg
Leon Cupra 300
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
450 mi
Leon Cupra 300
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).
130.7 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Leon Cupra 300
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 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