The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 19,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 19,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft