The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 33,300
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
102.2
166.8
165.8 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.48 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft