The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 29,600
€ 26,500
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 6.9 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1459
1816
1975
1469
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1469 mm
2636
4282
2578
4213
4282 mm
Length
4213 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1339 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.3 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
11.85 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
