The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 32,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
58.3
70.3
80.6
56
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1K
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
