The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 32,600
€ 24,000
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 3.7 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 5.7 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
1423
1810
1975
1480
1786
2048
1810 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1423 mm
Height
1480 mm
2596
4236
2578
4199
4236 mm
Length
4199 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.15 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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4.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
4.98 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
42 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
