The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 22,000
€ 20,900
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.55 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
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
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
503 mi
Range
257 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
