The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 18,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 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 SC 1.6 TDI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
