The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 32,300
€ 35,900
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 GTI Performance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
168
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.23 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
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 GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
