The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 15,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.73 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft