The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 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 a little. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.28 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
22 mpg
76 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
941 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft