The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 22,000
€ 29,700
€ 22,000
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 1.8 TSI is 1.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.6 in
Width
70.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168.7
169.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.49 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1P
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
