The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,900

€ 19,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.3
71.3
77.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
167.2
103.1
168.7
167.2 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.99 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5F
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
536 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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