The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,600
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf GTI is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.39 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft