The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.5 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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