The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 8.3 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
1816
1975
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
2636
4282
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4282 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1334 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
44 kg
3.3 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
200 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

138 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
10.42 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
9 MPGe
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
7.1 kg
city
34 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
55 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
311 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L