The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 BMT is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.44 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft