The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 15,600
€ 20,200
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
2923 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.58 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
