Seat Leon 2017 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

 
Seat Leon
2017 - 2018
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 150 HP150 HP
Torque: 340 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds8.6 seconds
Seat Leon is more dynamic to drive.
Seat Leon and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Seat Leon torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.34.1
Real fuel consumption: 5.5 l/100km5.6 l/100km
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 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1160 km in combined cycle1210 km in combined cycle
1310 km on highway1380 km on highway
900 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.26 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 m
Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 380 litres380 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1270 litres
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.9 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`810 kg1`860 kg
Net weight:1`210 kg1`354 kg
Load capacity:600 kg506 kg
Seat Leon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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 4007600
Pros and Cons: Seat Leon has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • better safety assist technologies
Volkswagen Golf has
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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