The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,100
 SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon Cupra 290 is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
102.2
167.2
168.1 in
Length
167.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.23 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
178 hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
39 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
518 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft