The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Leon SC Cupra 290 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.6 TDI.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
113 hp
Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
59 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
777 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
777 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft