The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 32,300

€ 24,700
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 2.0 TDI is 11.9 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 16.3 cm taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1621
1759
1946
1458
1768
1968
1759 mm
Width
1768 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1621 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4204
2578
4323
4204 mm
Length
4323 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.25 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
261 bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
5.84 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
40 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L