The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 15,000
€ 31,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.49 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
AU
Generation
1P
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 Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
485 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
