The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 32,300
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 and height, but the Leon 1.6 is 0.3 inches shorter.
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %
General
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon 1.6
101 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 1.6
31 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 1.6
450 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Leon 1.6
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
