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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016 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 · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Seat Leon III ST · Facelift 2016

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,222 kg
    2,694 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,257kg2,771lb
1,222kg2,694lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,454mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
482L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
116g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 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
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.0 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,222 kg
2,694 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI8.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.5 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
926 km
575 mi
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 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
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 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 STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSISeatLeon III STFacelift 20161.4 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
8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
1,222 kg
2,694 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
116 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
482 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSISeat Leon III ST Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 123 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 Facelift 2016 1.4 TSI

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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