The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE 1.6 TDI 4Drive (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,000

€ 36,600

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 10.7 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.5
178.9
103.6
168.1
178.9 in
Length
168.1 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
3245 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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 5600 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
286 hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
30.05 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
49 mpg
36 mpg
Leon ST Cupra 290
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
471 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
712 mi
471 mi
Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft












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