The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 OPF is 1.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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 OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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 OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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