The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 31,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
167.6
103.6
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
