The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 37,400

€ 23,700

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.5
71.5
77.8
63.8
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
103.6
168.5
101.5
165.5
168.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.17 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5F
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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