Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
VS

Seat Leon III ST

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    112 g/km
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,278kg2,818lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
70.1s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
39.2s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
587L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,470L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-
CO2 emissions
123g/km
112g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.2 s
38.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
1,275 kg
2,811 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI8.6 s
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
-
CO2 score
123 g/km
112 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III ST 1.4 TSI

  • Is 3 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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