SEAT Leon (2012 – 2020) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI cabrio (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI cabrio is the more powerful of the two, with up to 210 hp against 184 hp. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 229 km/h. The SEAT Leon uses less fuel, from 3.3 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,213 kg against 1,533 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon
2012 – 2020
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI cabrio
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2020 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 14 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 184 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 380 Nm | 281 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 12.6 s | 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 229 km/h | 235 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.3 – 5.9 L/100 km | 7.6 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,247 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,783 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,535 – 2,637 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,213 – 1,390 kg | 1,533 – 1,555 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.