The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE 1.6 TDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 27,000

€ 38,600

€ 27,000
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.2 inches shorter and 2 inches taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
58.3
71.5
77.8
56.3
71.5
77.8
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
103.5
178.9
103.6
179.1
178.9 in
Length
179.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
2934 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.83 %

General
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5F
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
27.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.17 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
478 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
478 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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