The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 36,600
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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
167.2
165.3 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
1K
Generation
5F
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
