The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 29,500

€ 22,200

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.9 in
Width
71.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
64.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.2
103.8
168.6
166.2 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.66 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
1KP
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
39 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
634 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft