The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 27,900

€ 32,300

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
64.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
170.2
166.2 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
422 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
153.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft