The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 19,900

€ 32,600

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
108 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft