Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 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) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,356 kg
    2,989 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
290hp216kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,356kg2,989lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
53.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
20.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
214hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,210L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,300-6,500 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,400-6,500 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
20.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,356 kg
2,989 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 0.7 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
6.0 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 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
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.0 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
290 hp
216 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,356 kg
2,989 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
214 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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