The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 15,000
€ 23,300
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
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
101.5
169.9
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 1.8 T
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.08 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
107 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
