The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 35,100

€ 22,100

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 290 is 4.8 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1423
1810
1975
1491
1789
2073
1810 mm
Width
1789 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1423 mm
Height
1491 mm
2596
4236
2619
4284
4236 mm
Length
4284 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.89 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
4.88 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
61 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
43 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
478 mi
Range
608 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
381 L






1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L