The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,900
€ 21,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.6
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
