The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 34,800

€ 25,400

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.6
168.1
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
471 mi
Range
799 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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