The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 35,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
