The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 GTI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 GTI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.87 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft