The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 32,300
€ 23,300
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 1.8 T is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon Cupra R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 T
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
