The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

€ 25,000
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 21,900
 SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
102.4
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.9 %
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
25.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
45 mpg
highway
76 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
941 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft