The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 35,900

€ 15,000

€ 35,900
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 4.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 2.4 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
1482
1799
2027
1458
1768
1968
1799 mm
Width
1768 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1482 mm
Height
1458 mm
2626
4268
2578
4315
4268 mm
Length
4315 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1251 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1746 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
11.59 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 bhp
85 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
370 NM
130 NM
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
154 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
5.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
5.85 kg/bhp
14.72 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
45 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L