The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 20,700

€ 21,200

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2670 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
AU
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft