The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19)
€ 21,200

€ 24,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
71.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.4
167.2
103.1
167.6
167.2 in
Length
167.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
2674 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.48 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21.74 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft