The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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 1.2 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
644 lb
19.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
600 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft