The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 21,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
169.9
165.3 in
Length
169.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
1K
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
