The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 25,100
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.63 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft