The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 32,300

€ 24,300

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Leon Cupra R is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.6 in
Width
70.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
170.2
105.7
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.63 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1P
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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