The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 31,500
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
170.2 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.38 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
133 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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