The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,000
€ 23,700
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is an inch longer, 0.7 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.6
168.5
103.1
167.5
168.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.65 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
