The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 290 is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion 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 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft