The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 18,000

€ 23,300

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 2.9 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1446
1810
1975
1480
1786
2048
1810 mm
Width
1786 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1446 mm
Height
1480 mm
2601
4228
2578
4199
4228 mm
Length
4199 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
1261 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.35 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
14.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
14.17 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
54 mpg
city
31 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
519 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L