The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon Cupra 290
€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

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 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.63 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

General

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
89 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft