The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 24,400

€ 24,100

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.34 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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