The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 30,900

€ 25,300
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 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
KL
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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
62 mpg
city
22 mpg
74 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
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
70 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft