The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 31,300
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,300
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (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
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.13 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
19.89 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
53 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 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