The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 33,600
 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.98 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
70 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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