The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 31,700

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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