The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 31,900

€ 21,200

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 265 is 7.2 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
1434
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2631
4271
2578
4199
4271 mm
Length
4199 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.32 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
350 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5.34 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
42 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L