The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 Performance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (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 DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (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 Performance
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.22 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
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

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft