The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.5 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft