The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 23,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3034 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.89 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
19.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.31 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.2 lb/hp
25.31 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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