The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 25,600
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,600
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 a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.95 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft