The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 23,000
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (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 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (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 1.2 TSI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.47 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
579 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft