The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 37,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 300.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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 GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.75 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
AU
Generation
5F
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
10.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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
