The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 33,000
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 Performance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.53 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft