The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
165.8 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft