The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 30,400

€ 21,800

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI is 3.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
103.4
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.05 %

General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
KL
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
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
661 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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