Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Seat Leon 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf and Seat Leon have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Golf torque is 2 NM less than Seat Leon. Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Seat Leon, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1305 litres | 656 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`189 kg | 1`210 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 591 kg | 470 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem more than Seat Leon. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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