The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.22 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft