The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.67 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
152 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft