The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 22,100

€ 26,500

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.13 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
CD
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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