The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 18,000

€ 22,100

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56.9
71.3
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
166.5
101.5
165.3
166.5 in
Length
165.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
4.04 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
759 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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