The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,200

€ 38,600

€ 21,200
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 Start&Stop is 0.9 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
2749 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
15.52 %

General
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290
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25.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.45 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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