The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 21,600
€ 35,400
€ 21,600
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 BMT 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 BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.02 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 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
