The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 22,600
€ 24,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
107 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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
