The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 35,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 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
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
706 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
90.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft