The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,700

€ 22,100

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
168.7
166.5 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.64 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.35 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
598 mi
Range
608 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft