The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 31,500
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 TDI.
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
