The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 38,200
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 width, but the Leon ST 1.6 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
178.5
103.6
179.1
178.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.56 %
General
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
89 hp
296 hp
Leon ST Cupra 300
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 300
Performance
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.92 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
10.92 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 300
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
457 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
758 mi
457 mi
Leon ST Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.6 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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















