The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
€ 21,200
€ 24,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.39 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
127 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
