The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 30,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 TSI ACT is 3.9 inches longer, 0 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
172
103.4
168
172 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.56 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.42 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
