The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.76 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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