The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (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 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.99 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 TFSI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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