The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.36 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
16.3 lb
city
26 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
43 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft