The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 19,100
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
