The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 17,800

€ 26,400

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.18 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
586 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







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