The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,300
€ 29,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 12.4 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1480
1786
2048
1458
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1480 mm
Height
1458 mm
2578
4199
2578
4323
4199 mm
Length
4323 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
208 bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
7.21 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L
