The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 33,600

€ 21,600

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.6
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.78 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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