The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 38,600

€ 25,600

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 Cupra 290 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT.
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
56.3
71.5
77.8
57
70.8
78.4
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
103.6
179.1
105.7
182.8
179.1 in
Length
182.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2981 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.39 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5F
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 5400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
128 hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
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11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.29 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
11.38 lb/hp
23.29 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
49 mpg
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
647 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
478 mi
647 mi
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1252 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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