Volkswagen Golf 2012 vs Seat Leon 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifespan is relatively low. There tends to be increased vibration at idling speed. Problems with the fuel pressure pump may be the first sign of a petrol smell in the oil. ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1270 litres | 1210 litres | |
| 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: | 1`720 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`205 kg | 1`188 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 492 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 10 200 | |
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