The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 19,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
503 mi
Range
281 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
140 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
