The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,500
€ 24,000
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.9 in
Width
69.6 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
166.2
101.5
169.9
166.2 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1KP
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
518 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
