The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.27 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft