The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 30,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.9 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 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.03 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
