The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 31,500
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 2.0 TDI is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
125 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI
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