The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 2.6 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft