The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 25,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 6 cm longer, 3.1 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1768
1965
1491
1799
2027
1768 mm
Width
1799 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2578
4315
2620
4255
4315 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1288 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.87 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
9.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
518 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
