The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
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 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 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 TDI (09 - 12)
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 TDI
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
59 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
16.7 lb
city
41 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
302 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft