The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 28,200
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (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 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (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 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.08 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
187 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
15.84 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
501 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
117.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft