The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 35,000

€ 23,800
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 ACT Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
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
103.8
167.8
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.74 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
89 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 ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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