The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 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 considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 7.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.5
71.5
77.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.6
168.5
101.5
165.5
168.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.06 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
