The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 TGI.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
166.8 in
Length
168.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.73 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
128 hp
Leon 1.5 TGI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TGI

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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
7 MPGe
Leon 1.5 TGI
28 mpg
city
16.7 lb
44 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
478 mi
Range
302 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
302 mi
Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data