The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 34,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.2 TSI is 10.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
59.2
70.1
78.9
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.2 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
178.5
103.6
168.1
178.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3016 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.01 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
1KM
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST 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 SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
589 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon ST 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).
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 SportWagen 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft
