The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.74 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1P
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 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
457 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft