The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 28,900
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 3.3 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 (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

341 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
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft