The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.69 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft