The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,500
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
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 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.08 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft