The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
723 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
723 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft