Seat Leon 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive. Seat Leon engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Leon could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Leon consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`750 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`165 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 585 kg | 505 kg | |
| Seat Leon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Seat Leon scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 400 | 7400 | |
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