The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 28,700
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
670 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
