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SEAT Leon vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (272 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (24500 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Leon or VW Golf?

SEAT Leon

VW Golf

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Leon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SEAT Leon has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 741 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the SEAT Leon with 1.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 143 km, about 10 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a a bit edge – offering 333 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the SEAT Leon takes 7.70 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs somewhat better – reaching 270 km/h, while the SEAT Leon tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls a bit stronger with 420 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

Leon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1344 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf offers barely noticeable more room – 381 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

In maximum load capacity, the SEAT Leon performs minimal better – up to 1301 L, which is about 64 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, SEAT Leon minimal takes the win – 521 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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SEAT Leon
VW Golf

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SEAT Leon

SEAT Leon pairs sharp, modern styling with a cabin that's sensible and slightly sporty, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want flair without fuss. It drives with eager composure and offers a neat balance of comfort and agility, so you get everyday usability with a wink of fun.

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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24500 - 36400 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
133 km
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
27 - 126 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 45 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1344 - 1657 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4368 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1442 - 1460 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
473 - 521 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
197 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
SEAT
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the SEAT Leon?

The SEAT Leon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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