The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 15,000
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.45 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft