The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 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
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2 %
VW Golf 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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
18.99 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
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
45 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 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
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft