The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
16.41 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft