The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 26,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 1.4 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.2 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1481
1799
2027
1459
1816
1975
1799 mm
Width
1816 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1481 mm
Height
1459 mm
2626
4268
2636
4282
4268 mm
Length
4282 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
8.7 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
113 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
154 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
66 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
485 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L