The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider 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 (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
2937 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5F
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 dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft