The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 23,200
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
9.16 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft