The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 20,800

€ 27,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.56 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft