The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 29,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.4
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.6 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
64.8 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
166.2
169.9 in
Length
166.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
