The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 32,500
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
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
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
42 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
