The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 32,500

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
103.4
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.5 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
76 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
941 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft