The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 26,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.73 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
23.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
645 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
645 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
