The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,700
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (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 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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