The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 35,100

€ 29,000

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Leon Cupra.
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
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
170.2
166.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
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
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
237 hp
Leon Cupra
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra
Performance
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra
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).
153.5 kWh
Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon SC Cupra 290
Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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