The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 34,800

€ 28,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 7.2 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1434
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1480 mm
2631
4271
2578
4199
4271 mm
Length
4199 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.25 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
350 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5.15 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
58 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
43 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L