The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 29,600

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.91 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft