The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 33,700

€ 32,300

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon Cupra R.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon Cupra R
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