The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,700

€ 29,600

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.8 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.9
166.5 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.37 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.35 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
24 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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