The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 32,300
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.6 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
170.2
168.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.1 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
