The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 18,200
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200

ⓘ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 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
6.29 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft