The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 TDI Start&Stop is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft