The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.8 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
165.9 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
1K
Generation
1P
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 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft