The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 22,500
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 300 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56
71.3
77.8
58.3
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
102.2
167.2
101.5
165.3
167.2 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.53 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
464 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
