The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 35,000
€ 22,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
