The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 33,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
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
167.8
103.6
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.8 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
127 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
