The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1444
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
1816
1975
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1816 mm
Width
1799 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1444 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
2596
4271
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4271 mm
Length
4268 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.14 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5F
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L