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 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
city
40 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 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