The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 18)
€ 22,000
€ 22,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.6
169.9 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
132 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
26.04 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
