The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf GTI Performance is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.85 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
154 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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