The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 37,400

€ 26,900

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.3
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
103.6
168.5
102.2
167.2
168.5 in
Length
167.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.65 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 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 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
178 hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
280 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
139 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
16.19 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
41 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
41 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
536 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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