The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 17,800
€ 35,400
€ 17,800
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 1.6 is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.6
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.93 %
General
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
