The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 28,700
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 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 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.69 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
1P
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 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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
221 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
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
422 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft