The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 29,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 29,500
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 TFSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft