The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 33,400
€ 21,200
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
168
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
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.2 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
27.26 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
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
818 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
