The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,700
SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19) Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 36,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
179.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
179.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.77 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
24.66 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
49 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
647 mi
471 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
125 kWh
Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft