The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 20,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft