The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 32,300

€ 20,800
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 1.2 TSI is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
17.1 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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