The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 29,500
€ 18,100
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 is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
17.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
