The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 20,200
€ 30,000
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower 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
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
863 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
