The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,100
€ 33,600
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.6
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
