The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

ⓘ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 TSI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft