The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 37,400

€ 24,100

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Leon Cupra 290 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
168.5
102.4
166.5
168.5 in
Length
166.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.21 %

General
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
57 mpg
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
758 mi
Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
758 mi
Leon SC 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 290
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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