The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 37,400

€ 23,500

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
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
103.6
168.5
103.1
167.5
168.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.85 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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