The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
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 Ecomotive is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.38 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
23.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.9 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft