The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)
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
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft