The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,600
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
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 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
11.05 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft