The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 32,300

€ 22,000

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
71.3
77.8
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
170.2
102.4
166.5
170.2 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
670 lb
19.93 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
108 hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
48 mpg
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
634 mi
Leon SC 1.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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