The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 18,100
€ 34,800
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.6
168.1
165.3 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.31 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 1.6
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
