The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 21,600
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 26,800
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.32 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
16.7 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
647 mi
Range
293 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
293 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
26.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft