The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 290.
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
169.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
108 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft