The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 290 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 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
839 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
76.1 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
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft