The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,600
€ 37,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 300.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
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
101.5
165.5
103.6
168.5
165.5 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
10.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
