The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 15,500
€ 36,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Golf GTE.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
58.9
71.5
77.8
58
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 in
103.8
167.8
103.4
168.1
167.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
906 lb
25.7 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
111 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
157 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
36 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
598 mi
Range
1657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
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).
28.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
