The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 SC Cupra 290 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
166.8 in
Length
167.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft