The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 45,000

€ 21,200

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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, but the Leon Cupra R is 0.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.5
103.8
167.8
168.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.49 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon Cupra R
Leon 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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Leon Cupra R
306 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
62 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
818 mi
Leon Cupra R
426 mi
818 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft