The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1459
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
1816
1975
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
2636
4282
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
4282 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1334 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
3 kg
0.22 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
200 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
10.42 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
5.5 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
60 mpg  ( 67 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
9 MPGe
67 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
7.1 kg
city
50 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
67 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
311 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
111 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L