The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 19,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 LPG.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
117 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
42 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
727 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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).
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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
