The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,900
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

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 is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
165.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3071 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.97 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
149 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

 REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
25.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
41 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft