The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 22,000
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 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
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 1.8 T
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft