The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 18,500
€ 29,700
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.17 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5F
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
