The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 width, but the Leon Cupra 290 is 0.4 inches shorter and an inch lower.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.89 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft