The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
306 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
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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