The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra R 4Drive DSG (19 - 20)
€ 23,300

€ 50,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
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 Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.2 %

General
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
296 hp
Leon ST Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra R
Performance
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.64 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
33 mpg
Leon ST Cupra R
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
437 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
437 mi
Leon ST Cupra R
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).
134.5 kWh
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Leon ST Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft