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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 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
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)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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