The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.08 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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