The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,100
€ 35,900
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
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 Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
104 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
129 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
116 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
28.72 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
44 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
633 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Ecomotive
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
