The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 26,600
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) Leon ST 1.5 TGI
€ 34,900
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (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 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
179.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
179.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.6 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 5600 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
128 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

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

456 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
15.6 lb
city
26 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
42 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
311 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft