The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,700
€ 24,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 Cupra 290 is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.8 TSI.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
5F
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
158 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
36 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
125 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
