The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 36,900

€ 28,200

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 OPF is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
187 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
501 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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