The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

€ 27,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 33,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.3
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.21 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5F
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft