The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft