The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 35,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
57.3
70.9
78.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.9 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
105.7
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.37 %

General
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
KL
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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