The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,300

€ 29,600

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
56.3
71.3
77.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
102.3
167.2
101.5
165.9
167.2 in
Length
165.9 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
51 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
675 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
94.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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