The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra R 4Drive DSG (19 - 20)
€ 24,300

€ 50,000

€ 24,300
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
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.55 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 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
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 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
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30.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
30.85 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
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
33 mpg
Leon ST Cupra R
43 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
437 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
437 mi
Leon ST Cupra R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Leon ST Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 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
1157 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