The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 40,000

€ 29,500

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Clubsport S is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.34 %

General
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
165 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
420 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Clubsport S
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft