The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 42,400

€ 33,300

€ 42,400
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 3.2 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
1470
1799
2027
1423
1810
1975
1799 mm
Width
1810 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1470 mm
Height
1423 mm
2626
4268
2596
4236
4268 mm
Length
4236 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.69 %

General
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
261 bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.34 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
5.34 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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).
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
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L