SEAT Leon (2009 – 2012) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The SEAT Leon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.1 s. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 212 km/h. The SEAT Leon uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,176 kg against 1,409 kg. At 4,315 mm, the SEAT Leon is 104 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon
2009 – 2012
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 160 hp | 170 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 249 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 13.7 s | 8.1 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 212 km/h | 220 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 7.2 L/100 km | 5.1 – 5.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,211 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,499 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,176 – 1,320 kg | 1,409 – 1,431 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.