The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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 E-Ecomotive is 4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
169.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.49 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
104 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

 REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
29.67 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
899 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft