The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 18,200

€ 40,300

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI TCR OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
15.45 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
11.02 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
464 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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