The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
475 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
127 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft