The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 15,600

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.2 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
CD
Generation
1P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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