The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 18,900

€ 35,400

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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. The Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 5.7 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
173.8
103.6
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.52 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
GH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
471 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
125 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft