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Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cupra Leon · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

325 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2026-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

R 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,432 kg
    3,157 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
325hp242kW
333hp248kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,432kg3,157lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
51.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
641km398mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,398mm173in
4,296mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,444mm57in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,686mm106in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
380L
341L
Max trunk volume-
1,197L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm2,100-5,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI has 8 hp more than Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,432 kg
3,157 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
1,473 kg
3,247 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI5.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI and Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
641 km
398 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
325 hp
242 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSI
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraLeonFacelift 20242.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 2024R 2.0 TSI
Power
325 hp
242 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,432 kg
3,157 lb
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,398 mm
173.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,296 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
641 km
398 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
226 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Leon Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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