The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
165.3 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.68 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
42 mpg
city
16.7 lb
56 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
727 mi
Range
302 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data