The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 32,300
€ 37,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 R is 1.7 inches longer, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
170.2
103.6
168.5
170.2 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.16 %
General
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
478 mi
Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
