The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.88 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft