The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 34,800
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 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.02 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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