The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 24,100
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.65 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
121 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 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.88 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft