The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,800

€ 33,700

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.54 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
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25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
89 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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