The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 35,100

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 3.2 cm longer, 1.1 cm narrower and 5.8 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
1481
1799
2027
1423
1810
1975
1799 mm
Width
1810 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1481 mm
Height
1423 mm
2626
4268
2596
4236
4268 mm
Length
4236 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.93 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
4.88 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
485 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L