The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 18,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100

ⓘ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 TSI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.91 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft