Size comparison · drawn to scale
SEAT Leon Mk3 vs Volkswagen Golf Mk5: size comparison
- Length Leon Mk3 59 mm2 in longer
- Width Leon Mk3 57 mm2 in wider
- Height About the same height
- Boot Leon Mk3 30 L1.1 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:19 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Leon Mk3 is 59 mm2 in longer, 57 mm2 in wider and 6 mm0.2 in lower than the Golf Mk5. Its wheelbase is 58 mm2 in longer.
| Dimension | Leon Mk3 | Golf Mk5 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,263 mm14 ft 0 in14 ft 0 in4,263 mm | 4,204 mm13 ft 10 in13 ft 10 in4,204 mm | +59 mm+2 in +1.4% |
| Width | 1,816 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,816 mm | 1,759 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,759 mm | +57 mm+2 in +3.2% |
| Height | 1,459 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,459 mm | 1,465 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,465 mm | −6 mm−0.2 in −0.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,636 mm | 2,578 mm8 ft 5 in8 ft 5 in2,578 mm | +58 mm+2 in +2.2% |
| Footprint | 7.74 m²83.3 sq ft83.3 sq ft7.74 m² | 7.39 m²79.6 sq ft79.6 sq ft7.39 m² | +0.35 m²+3.7 sq ft +4.7% |
| Boot | 380 L13.4 cu ft13.4 cu ft380 L | 350 L12.4 cu ft12.4 cu ft350 L | +30 L+1.1 cu ft +8.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,191–1,372 kg2,626–3,025 lb2,626–3,025 lb1,191–1,372 kg | 1,248–1,346 kg2,751–2,967 lb2,751–2,967 lb1,248–1,346 kg | −57 kg−126 lb −4.6% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Leon Mk3
- Single garage
- Tight 1,237 mm4 ft 1 in to spare in length, 592 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 737 mm2 ft 5 in to spare in length, 342 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Golf Mk5
- Single garage
- Fits 1,296 mm4 ft 3 in to spare in length, 621 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 796 mm2 ft 7 in to spare in length, 371 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the SEAT Leon Mk3 or the Volkswagen Golf Mk5?
The SEAT Leon Mk3 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Leon Mk3 is 59 mm longer, 57 mm wider and 6 mm lower than the Golf Mk5. Its wheelbase is 58 mm longer.
Will the SEAT Leon Mk3 and the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The SEAT Leon Mk3 fits, but it is tight to get out (1,237 mm to spare in length, 592 mm each side). The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 fits with room to open the doors (1,296 mm to spare in length, 621 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The SEAT Leon Mk3: 380 L against 350 L in the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.