The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 45,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
167.8 in
Length
168.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.47 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft