The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 29,600

€ 22,500

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 1.5 cm shorter, 2.4 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1469
1786
2048
1446
1810
1975
1786 mm
Width
1810 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1469 mm
Height
1446 mm
2578
4213
2601
4228
4213 mm
Length
4228 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1286 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
9.05 %

General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
280 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
148 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
6.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.83 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
72 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
61 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
462 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
173 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
476 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L