The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 36,600

€ 20,000

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Cupra 290 is 10.9 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.2
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.2 in
103.6
168.1
103.8
179.1
168.1 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
3232 lb
Curb Weight
2714 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.03 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
85 hp
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
92 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
92 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST 1.0 TSI
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11.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.93 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
11.3 lb/hp
31.93 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
471 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
90.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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