The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
167.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.28 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft