The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 DSG (10 - 11)
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 DSG (10 - 11)
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
2778 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
33.07 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
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
589 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
589 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
109.9 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
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft