The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 24,000
€ 15,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
1K
Generation
1P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
