The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 31,100
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.11 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft