The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.06 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
74 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
62 mpg
36 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
971 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft