The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 20,900

€ 15,000

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.39 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
257 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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