The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 23,100
€ 29,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.83 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
69 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
