The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 45,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
165.3 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.55 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft