The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 24,900
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) Leon ST 1.5 TGI
€ 38,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 24,900
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 1.5 TGI is 0.9 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
179.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
179.1
179.1 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.07 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
128 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
23.12 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
16.7 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
302 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 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