The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 30,900
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.8
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
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.9
168.6 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
15.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
