The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 290.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
168.6 in
Length
166.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC 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
148 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
478 mi
Leon SC 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft