The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
€ 33,400
€ 23,700
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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 1.5 TGI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
29 mpg
city
16.7 lb
44 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
493 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
