The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 26,800
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 Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.48 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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 Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
16.7 lb
city
22 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
36 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
293 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft