The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 45,000
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft