The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI E-Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft