The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,600
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
2639 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.86 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
113 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23.35 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
49 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
647 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft