The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 35,900
€ 26,800
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 ACT.
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
11.09 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
AU
Generation
5F
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI 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 TSI ACT
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
154 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
