The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon SC Cupra 290 is 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
71.3 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.67 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 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 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
49 mpg
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
647 mi
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft