Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Seat Leon II (1P) · Facelift 2009

Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    193 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,945kg4,288lb
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
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
679km422mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,508mm59in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
275L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,166L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI: 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
706 km
439 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
6.2 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon II (1P)Facelift 2009Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
679 km
422 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISeat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon II (1P) Facelift 2009 Cupra R 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 66 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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