The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft