The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
518 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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