The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 35,400

€ 33,700

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 290 is 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
1434
1816
1975
1481
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1434 mm
Height
1481 mm
2631
4271
2626
4268
4271 mm
Length
4268 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
19 kg
1.34 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
350 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
4.97 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
471 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
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 290
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L