The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
165.5 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.65 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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