The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 19,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
154 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
