Volkswagen Golf 2017 vs Seat Leon 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 310 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 10 HP more power than Seat Leon, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
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 proactive automatic four-wheel drive. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is 100% front to 0% rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1233 litres | no data | |
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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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 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`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 15 200 | |
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