The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 26,800

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.8 in
Width
71.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
167.6
102.2
168.1
167.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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