The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 34,800
€ 45,400
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen R.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
56.5
71.5
77.8
59.6
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
59.6 in
103.6
168.1
103.1
180.6
168.1 in
Length
180.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.97 %
General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
5F
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen 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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
261 hp
306 hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen R
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen R
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
12.38 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
471 mi
482 mi
VW Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
125 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
VW Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft

















