The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 35,100
€ 22,400
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
69.6
77.5
56
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
101.5
169.9
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
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
6-speed dual clutch 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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 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
