The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 33,400

€ 21,600

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.4
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.65 %

General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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