The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 20,000
€ 17,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2683 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.64 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CGG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
647 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
