The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
67 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
799 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft