The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 33,400
€ 15,500
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
14.3 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
