The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,900

€ 35,400

€ 29,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches taller.
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
56.9
71.5
77.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
102.3
168.1
103.6
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.17 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.93 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft