The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
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 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.76 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft