The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 26,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 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
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.66 %
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
*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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
113 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
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
24.97 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
57 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1213 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
