The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 31,600

€ 37,400

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTD is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168
103.6
168.5
168 in
Length
168.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.77 %

General
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 GTD
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft