The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,000
€ 24,300
€ 30,000
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 considerably. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.9 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.53 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KL
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21.54 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
65 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
