The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

€ 23,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 20,300
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.6 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft