The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 21,400
€ 32,300
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
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 TDI
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 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.56 %
General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
1P
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 R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 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 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
52 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
759 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
759 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
