The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 18,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 is 11.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1232 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.85 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
320 NM
148 NM
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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10.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
10.36 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
548 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
