The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,400
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.39 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
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 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft