The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 27,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 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
56.3
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
166.8
165.3 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.8 %

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 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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
16.44 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
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
739 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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