The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 34,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
103.4
168
166.5 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2654 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
14.3 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.12 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
457 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft