The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 42,100
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 a little. The VW Golf R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.77 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 R
147.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft