The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 18,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.91 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
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22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
534 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
