The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 20,000

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2654 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.28 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
22.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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