The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.52 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
55 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
723 mi
Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
723 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft