The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft