The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 28,700
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
168 in
Length
168.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.25 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft