The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 28,400
€ 24,200
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
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
103.8
168.6
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
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.88 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
542 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
