The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 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 2.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168.1 in
Length
165.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.16 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5F
Generation
1K
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft