The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 15,500
 SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (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
58.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (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
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3726 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.72 %
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft