The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,900
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
102.2
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
167.2 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.31 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
286 hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
478 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Leon SC Cupra 290
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft