The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon Cupra 290
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Leon Cupra 290.
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
71.3
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
102.3
167.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167.2 in
Length
168.1 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.01 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon SC 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
286 hp
Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
471 mi
Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125 kWh
Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft