The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft