Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,378 kg
    3,038 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,438kg3,170lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,930kg4,255lb
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
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,543mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
-
Doors
5
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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 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
16.8 s
19.3 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 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
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 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 R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 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
4,324 mm
170.2 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 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
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
685 km
426 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km (2 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 Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 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

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