The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 21,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
166.8 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.88 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft