The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,900

€ 18,500

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
64.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.2
103.8
167.8
166.2 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.87 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.51 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
758 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft