The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 32,800
€ 26,800
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 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
71.5
77.8
57.8
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
102.2
168.1
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
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.55 %
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
