The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 26,500
€ 21,500
€ 26,500
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 is 8.3 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1459
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2636
4282
2578
4199
4282 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1339 kg
Kerb Weight
1376 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.69 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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11.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
11.85 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
64 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
494 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
