The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,100
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.11 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
