The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.94 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
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 manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
670 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft