The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance 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
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 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
3186 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
567 lb
17.8 %

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 4300 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
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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