The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 21,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.87 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
818 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft