The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.82 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft