The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 32,300
€ 23,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
170.2
169.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.86 %
General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
