The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 35,100
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 290.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 290
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
33.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
33.07 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 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
