The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 32,800
€ 26,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 ACT.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 ACT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.4 %
General
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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
151.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
