The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 26,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
102.3
167.2
165.3 in
Length
167.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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