The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,300
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 TDI 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 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (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 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
165.3 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.86 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
455 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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