The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 22,100
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4052 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.06 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
589 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
589 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
