The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 24,300
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.35 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.57 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
