The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 15,000
€ 22,800
€ 15,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.29 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1P
Generation
AU
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 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
107 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
