The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 35,000

€ 25,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.74 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
128 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
15.6 lb
city
29 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft