The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 35,100

€ 15,500

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC Cupra 290 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
56
71.3
77.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
58.9 in
102.2
166.8
103.8
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.83 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
85 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
46 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
609 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
609 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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