The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport (16 - 16)
€ 33,100
€ 34,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.6
168.1
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
11.61 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
444 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
444 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft














