The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 21,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 24,600
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.69 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft