The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 45,000
€ 18,000
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.6
168.5
101.5
165.3
168.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.23 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
