The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (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
57.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
170.2 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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