The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 29,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon 2.0 TFSI is 3.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Leon SC Cupra 290.
Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon 2.0 TFSI
Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft