The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 26,100

€ 31,900

€ 26,100
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 1.6 TDI SCR is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 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 SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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