The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,400
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
16.7 lb
city
31 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
47 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft