The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 29,500
€ 20,200
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 TFSI is 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
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
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.66 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
