The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 17,800

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Leon Cupra R is 0.3 inches longer.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.6 in
Width
69.6 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
169.9
170.2 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
1P
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
101 hp
Leon 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
31 mpg
Leon 1.6
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
450 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
450 mi
Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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