The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 37,400

€ 26,800

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
103.6
168.5
103.8
168.6
168.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.08 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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