The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 22,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
101.5
169.9
168.7 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.04 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
