The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,300
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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
2736 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.4 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.33 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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