The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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