The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,600
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 2.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.1 in
Length
165.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.8 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft