The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,000
€ 26,000
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra is 4.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.54 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
