The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 19,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
108 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
32.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
