The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (14 - 15)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (14 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (14 - 15)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.64 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (14 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.74 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
16 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
727 mi
Range
249 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
249 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.3 cu ft