The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 35,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.5 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
1459
1816
1975
1482
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1482 mm
2636
4263
2626
4268
4263 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
1224 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
13.5 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
200 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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10.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
10.2 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
54 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
598 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L