The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 25,800
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
69.3 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
63.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.71 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft