The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 22,600
€ 23,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
600 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
600 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
