Car comparison

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

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

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Cupra Leon Sportstourer

2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2021-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,565 kg
    3,450 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
320hp239kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,565kg3,450lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,140kg4,718lb
2,140kg4,718lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km397mi
Calculated
764km475mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,657mm183in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,683mm106in
2,678mm105in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
620L
611L
Max trunk volume-
1,642L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI5,400-6,500 rpm2,000-5,450 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
1,630 kg
3,594 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI4.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI has more power, Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI and Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI: 1.4 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
640 km
397 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.9 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
CupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSI
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraLeon Sportstourer2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VIII VariantR 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,565 kg
3,450 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
640 km
397 mi
764 km
475 mi
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
611 L
21.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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
VehicleCupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra Leon Sportstourer 2.0 TSI

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 9 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII Variant R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 124 km (77 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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