The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 30,900
€ 22,200
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
168.6
165.9 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.56 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
153.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
