The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 18,100
€ 15,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
