Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · 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 Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,518kg3,347lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,110kg4,652lb
1,980kg4,365lb
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
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,586mm181in
4,540mm179in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
605L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,470L
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 Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
18.1 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI6.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: 1.2 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 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
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 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
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 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
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 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.

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 Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 153 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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