The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

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
6-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
19.2 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
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
503 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft