The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 19,000
 VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 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 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.3 %
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
16.7 lb
city
24 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
42 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft