The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 32,800
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
165.9 in
Length
168.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft