The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 OPF.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft