The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 32,300
€ 20,900
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 Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
