The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 21,900

€ 21,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
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 Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.97 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
76 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
67.9 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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW Golf 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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