The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,100

€ 36,900

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
57.4
69.6
77.5
58
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 in
101.5
169.9
103.4
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.19 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
122 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
542 mi
Range
1657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft