The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 36,000

€ 31,100

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 OPF is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.45 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
675 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft