The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 24,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.54 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
128 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
56 mpg  ( 63 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
63 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
15.6 lb
city
50 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft