The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 22,400
€ 33,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
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
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
