The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 33,700
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.9 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft