The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. KIA Ceed 1.4 (18 - 19)
€ 37,400

€ 16,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the KIA Ceed 1.4.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
57
70.9
80.9
71.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
103.6
168.5
104.3
169.7
168.5 in
Length
169.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.95 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
99 hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
KIA Ceed 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Ceed 1.4
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
38 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
501 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
501 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
KIA Ceed 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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