The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 19,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 8.3 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
1459
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2636
4282
2578
4199
4282 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
1301 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
69 kg
5.3 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
10.16 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
9 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
7.6 kg
city
29 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
50 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
509 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L