The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 29,600
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 5.8 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1444
1816
1975
1469
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1444 mm
Height
1469 mm
2596
4271
2578
4213
4271 mm
Length
4213 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
87 kg
6.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
536 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
