The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 21,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 11.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
1458
1768
1965
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4315
2578
4199
4315 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1865 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.46 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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9.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.52 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.15 kg/bhp
12.52 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
