The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,800
€ 21,200
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
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
103.8
168.6
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
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.23 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.89 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
52 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
690 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
