The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 32,300

€ 30,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Leon Cupra R.
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.9 in
Width
69.6 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.3 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
172
101.5
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.18 %

General
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
KL
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
57 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 2.0 TDI
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft