The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.37 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
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).
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft