The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 35,100

€ 22,100

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon 1.9 TDI.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
56
71.3
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
166.8
101.5
169.9
166.8 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
41 mpg
Leon 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
589 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
589 mi
Leon 1.9 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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