The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 23,700
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 4.4 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.42 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
