The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 29,800
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
169.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.9 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft