The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 35,900
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
103.4
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
139 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
