The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 35,900
€ 33,300
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 265.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
58.3
70.8
79.8
56
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
103.4
168
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 265
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
154 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 SC Cupra 265
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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
