The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 34,800
€ 19,400
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 is 26.3 cm shorter, 3.5 cm wider and 7 cm lower than the VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1434
1816
1975
1504
1781
2003
1816 mm
Width
1781 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2003 mm
1434 mm
Height
1504 mm
2631
4271
2578
4534
4271 mm
Length
4534 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
1466 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.12 %
General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5F
Generation
1KM
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
261 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
5.62 kg/bhp
16.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
471 mi
610 mi
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf Variant 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
534 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
587 L
Boot Capacity
505 L










1470 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1495 L
















