The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,600
 SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.8 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
102.3
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.95 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)

General

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
153 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft