The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 22,500

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.67 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 3000 rpm
Leon Cupra R
261 hp
104 hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
60 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
797 mi
Leon Cupra R
422 mi
797 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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).
80.3 kWh
Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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