The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 33,900
€ 22,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 Performance is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.4
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3058 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.66 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
AU
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
