The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)

€ 23,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.78 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
25.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft