The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 29,000
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra is 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.56 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft