The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 45,000

€ 26,800

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
168.5
102.2
168.1
168.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.68 %

General
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5F
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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon Cupra R
306 hp
178 hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon Cupra R
426 mi
536 mi
Leon 1.8 TSI 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).
109.9 kWh
Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon Cupra R
Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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