The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 32,300
€ 28,300
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 R is 2.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.14 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
609 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
