The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 31,700
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft