The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 25,500
€ 23,300
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 8.3 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1459
1816
1975
1480
1786
2048
1816 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1459 mm
Height
1480 mm
2636
4282
2578
4199
4282 mm
Length
4199 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
27 kg
2.02 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.36 kg/bhp
12.86 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
47 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
