The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 32,300
€ 33,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
1458
1768
1968
1482
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1482 mm
2578
4323
2626
4268
4323 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.05 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
350 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
5.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5.84 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
422 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
473 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
