The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 25,100

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
167.2
165.3 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.96 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft