The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 34,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.39 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
