The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 23,800
€ 29,000
€ 23,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.91 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
116 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
