The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,400
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 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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
3091 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.98 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft