The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 19,900

€ 22,200

€ 19,900
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
103.8
168.6
168.7 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.26 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
59 mpg
highway
57 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
85.3 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 Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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