The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,000
€ 29,600
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2674 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
14.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
