The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 29,500
€ 24,100
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 SCR is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
170.2
167.6 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SCR
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
