The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 34,900
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16) Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 26,400
 SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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. The Leon ST Cupra 290 is 14.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.8
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
182.8
168.1 in
Length
182.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.13 %
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
11.1 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
35 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
457 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
128.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft