The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,700
€ 37,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is an inch shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.4 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
168.5
167.5 in
Length
168.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
