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

€ 22,300

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Leon SC Cupra 290 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56
71.3
77.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 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 Start&Stop
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
11.06 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
108 hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
48 mpg
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
634 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
634 mi
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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