Seat Leon 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 120 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Leon consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2012: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Leon and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 343 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Seat Leon has 37 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| 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 (kg): | 1`830 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 8200 | |
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