The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 31,900

€ 22,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW e-Golf is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.5
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.46 %

General
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*EBS*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
503 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
43 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).
128.7 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft