Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIvsSeat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
VS

Seat Leon III ST

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,293 kg
    2,851 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,293kg2,851lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
39.3s
Calculated
45.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu 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
118g/km
119g/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 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI: 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 ST2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.3 s
45.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
90 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 ST2.0 TDI
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 ST2.0 TDI
320 Nm
236 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
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
1,380 kg
3,042 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 ST2.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 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 ST2.0 TDI8.6 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 ST2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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 ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI 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
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.6 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
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSISeatLeon III ST2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
980 km
609 mi
-
CO2 score
118 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
587 L
20.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 87 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon III ST 2.0 TDI

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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