The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 33,300
€ 23,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 265 is 1.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
56
71.3
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56 in
Height
63.8 in
102.2
166.8
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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
















