The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,300

€ 22,000

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.4
166.5
165.3 in
Length
166.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2692 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.69 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
634 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft