The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 31,700

€ 20,700

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 Performance is 1.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
103.4
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.4 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 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 Performance
227 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
155 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 Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 Performance
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft