The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 20,700

€ 31,300

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.21 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.35 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
485 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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