The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,100

€ 37,400

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
103.6
168.5
168.7 in
Length
168.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.17 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft