The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,600

€ 23,700

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.27 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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