The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 21,200
€ 28,400
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 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
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
VW Golf 1.6
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.8 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
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
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 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
