The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,400
€ 23,300
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
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
101.5
169.9
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 1.8 T
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
