The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 31,300

€ 38,600

€ 31,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Leon ST 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Leon ST Cupra 290.
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
57
70.8
78.4
56.3
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
182.8
103.6
179.1
182.8 in
Length
179.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
KL
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
148 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
22.36 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
863 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
74 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).
123.1 kWh
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
74 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST 2.0 TDI
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1276 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft













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