The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,000

€ 26,000

€ 37,000
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 300 is 3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.39 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.58 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
457 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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