Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
290hp216kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,401kg3,089lb
1,346kg2,967lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,910kg4,211lb
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
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
19.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5,900-6,400 rpm1,700-5,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
19.5 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
1,346 kg
2,967 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIICupra 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
775 km
481 mi
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.8 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
775 km
481 mi
758 km
471 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
215 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km (11 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 III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 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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