The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 45,000

€ 27,500

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.84 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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