The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 37,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 300.
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
General
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Leon Cupra 300
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 300
Performance
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 300
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
10.58 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 300
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
457 mi
Leon Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.8 TSI
Leon Cupra 300
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
