The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 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 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.98 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
1P
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 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft