The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 20,100
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 Ecomotive is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2650 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.7 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
23.45 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
53 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
706 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
83.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft