The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 38,600

€ 27,300

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon ST Cupra 290 is 0.5 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.6
179.1
103.6
178.5
179.1 in
Length
178.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.04 %

General
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5F
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
178 hp
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Leon ST Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
11.38 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
41 mpg
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
536 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
478 mi
536 mi
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon ST Cupra 290
Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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