The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 33,900
€ 29,100
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 Performance is 3.9 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.8 in
Width
70.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
103.4
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.86 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
AU
Generation
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
