The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 15,600
€ 29,700
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1P
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
