The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 35,100
€ 33,900
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
56
71.3
77.8
58.3
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
102.2
166.8
103.4
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
