The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 R is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.48 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
16.7 lb
36 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
422 mi
Range
293 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
26.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft