The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,600
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.7 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.25 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.58 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
661 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
468 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft