The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 20,300
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.17 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
759 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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
