The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,500

€ 33,700

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
58.3 in
102.3
167.2
103.4
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.72 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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