The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 22,000
€ 19,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
13.86 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
1P
Generation
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
