The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 25,300
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft