The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 45,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 R
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 R
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.42 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
306 hp
Leon Cupra R
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 R
Performance
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
32 mpg
Leon Cupra R
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
426 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
426 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
138.2 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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