The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 24,100
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 33,700
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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. The Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
102.4
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167.2 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.12 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

General

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
35 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
464 mi
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
464 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft