Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Seat Leon 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 120 HP more power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Seat Leon. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: 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: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 380 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 37 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Seat Leon, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 10 200 | |
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