The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI DSG (18 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 28,200
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
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 2.0 TSI
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
501 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
