The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 32,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI ACT is 6.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.9
172 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
KL
Generation
1K
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
