The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 15,600
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘ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 1.4 is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 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 (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 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 1.4
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
8.21 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft