The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.11 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
551 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft