The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 37,000
€ 39,300
€ 37,000
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 300 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf R
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.5
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
103.6
168.5
101.5
165.8
168.5 in
Length
165.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.8 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.58 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
35 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
457 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
