The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 45,000

€ 24,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
168.5 in
Length
168.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.77 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon Cupra R
306 hp
113 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
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
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
56 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
739 mi
Leon Cupra R
426 mi
739 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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