The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 34,800

€ 23,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 280 is 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
167.6
168.1 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.98 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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