The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 32,800
€ 24,000
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 1.8 TSI is 4.7 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 2.3 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1458
1768
1965
1481
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1481 mm
2578
4315
2626
4268
4315 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
