The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 37,400

€ 22,600

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
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
103.6
168.5
101.5
169.9
168.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.63 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 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 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.9 TDI
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
45 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
657 mi
Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
657 mi
Leon 1.9 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).
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).
107 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
107 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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