The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,000

€ 23,300

€ 23,000
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 Start&Stop is 2.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.1 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
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 1.8 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 3000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft