The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 22,400

€ 23,300
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.36 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
104 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 OPF
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.68 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
49 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
647 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 OPF
90.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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