The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 32,300
€ 25,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 R is 2 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
170.2
102.2
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.1 %
General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
39 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
518 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
518 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
