The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 29,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 10.2 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1458
1768
1968
1469
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1469 mm
2578
4315
2578
4213
4315 mm
Length
4213 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.81 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
