The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 21,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
2802 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.66 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft