Car comparison

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Seat Leon II (1P)

Cupra 2.0 TFSI

240 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,357 kg
    2,992 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240hp179kW
230hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,357kg2,992lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km397mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,315mm170in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,768mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,501mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,509mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume-
350L
Max trunk volume-
1,305L
Doors
5
3
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.

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI5,700-6,300 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
25.0 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,357 kg
2,992 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
640 km
397 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon II (1P)Cupra 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
Range score
640 km
397 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
-
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
VehicleSeat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon II (1P) Cupra 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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