The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 35,200

€ 21,400

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 300 is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon Cupra 300
Leon 1.6 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 300
Leon 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
Leon Cupra 300
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra 300
Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra 300
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon Cupra 300
34 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon Cupra 300
450 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Leon Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra 300
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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