The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.02 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft