The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 37,800

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Clubsport.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.82 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Clubsport
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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