The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 32,800
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.87 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
