The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 35,900
€ 37,400
€ 35,900
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 1.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.7 cm taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1482
1799
2027
1435
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1482 mm
Height
1435 mm
2626
4268
2631
4281
4268 mm
Length
4281 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1431 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.12 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
286 bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
380 NM
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
5 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
493 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
