The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 31,900

€ 19,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.6
168.1
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
464 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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