The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,300
€ 26,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
108 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
26.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
