The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 290
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.91 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
7-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
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

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

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

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