The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,800
€ 17,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 SCR is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.8 in
Width
69.6 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
169.9
167.6 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
123 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
