The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 16,600
€ 38,600
€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Leon ST 1.2 TSI is 0.9 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
57.2
71.5
77.8
56.3
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.2 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
179.1
103.6
179.1
179.1 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.47 %
General
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
85 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
31.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
31.98 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
609 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1250 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft
