The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 32,300
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
40 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
