The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 32,300
€ 36,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 10.9 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
57.2
71.5
77.8
56.5
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
103.8
179.1
103.6
168.1
179.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %
General
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
181 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
17.72 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
690 mi
471 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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
