The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,800

€ 32,500

€ 23,800
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is just 0.5 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1459
1816
1975
1481
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1459 mm
Height
1481 mm
2636
4263
2626
4268
4263 mm
Length
4268 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1263 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
107 kg
7.81 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
8.53 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
60 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
53 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L