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 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 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (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
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
15.6 lb
city
29 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
46 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft