The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 18,000

€ 19,900

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.4 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.23 %

General
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
534 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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