The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 18,100

€ 35,400

€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.6
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
15.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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