The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.91 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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