The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 21,500
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.57 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
586 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft