The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 31,300

€ 26,000

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
103.4
168
102.3
167.2
168 in
Length
167.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.88 %

General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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