The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 23,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2835 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.27 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
570 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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