The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 32,300

€ 31,900
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 slightly. The VW e-Golf is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
170.2
168.1 in
Length
170.2 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.56 %

General
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
29 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
422 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
43 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 e-Golf
43 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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