The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

€ 20,000
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
9.14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
108 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
24.76 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft