The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
10.04 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
5F
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 Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft