The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 32,600

€ 23,400

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 280 is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
166.8
103.1
167.5
166.8 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.02 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
43 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
127 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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