The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
166.8 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.22 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft