Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSIvsCupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2024
VS

Cupra Leon Sportstourer

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSICupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,317kg2,903lb
1,309kg2,886lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
42.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
191Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,633mm182in
4,657mm183in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,669mm105in
2,683mm106in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
611L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSICupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSICupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
42.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
1,309 kg
2,886 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI8.7 s
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI9.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI: 1.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
224 km/h
139 mph
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.2 s
216 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 s
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSI
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
CupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII Variant1.5 TSICupraLeon Sportstourer1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
9.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,317 kg
2,903 lb
1,309 kg
2,886 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,633 mm
182.4 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,657 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
611 L
21.6 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
115 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSICupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant 1.5 TSI

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (161 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 1.5 TSI

  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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