The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 21,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2696 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
5.2 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5F
Generation
1K
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 ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.22 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
50 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
551 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
661 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
89 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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