The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,200
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19) SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
187 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
501 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft