The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,200

€ 36,900

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.58 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft