The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.27 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft