The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 24,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 1.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.4 in
Width
69.6 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
CD
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
518 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
