The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
16.62 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5F
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft