The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 35,400

€ 30,000

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 2.0 TDI.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 3000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 2.0 TDI
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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
65 mpg
Leon 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
863 mi
Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
863 mi
Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
74 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
74 kWh
Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft