The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 33,700
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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, but the Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

General

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft