The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 32,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 6.8 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
1435
1816
1975
1469
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1435 mm
Height
1469 mm
2631
4281
2578
4213
4281 mm
Length
4213 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
1431 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.77 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
286 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
380 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
478 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
170 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
