The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 21,400
€ 45,000
€ 21,400
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.3 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.6
168.5
165.5 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.71 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1KP
Generation
5F
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
