The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 24,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,500
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.43 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 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 Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.72 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
65 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
863 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
74 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft