The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 19,000

€ 20,300

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.46 %

General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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