The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,900
€ 22,100
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.56 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
