The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 29,700

€ 23,000
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 Start&Stop is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1459
1816
1975
1491
1789
2073
1816 mm
Width
1789 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1459 mm
Height
1491 mm
2636
4263
2619
4284
4263 mm
Length
4284 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1306 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
5.36 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
12.56 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
61 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
72 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
61 mpg
city
48 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
797 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
381 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L