The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (15 - 16) Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 38,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 25,300
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 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 290
57.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (15 - 16)
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
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (15 - 16)
103.8
178.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 290
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Leon ST 1.6 TDI 4Drive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.41 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
29.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
29.7 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
50 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
727 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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