The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 30,900
€ 15,000
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
57.8
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.5
165.9 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3089 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
16.64 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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13.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.31 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI
422 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
153.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
