The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,400
€ 37,400
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.5
169.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
478 mi
Leon 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).
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 Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
