The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 21,900
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.4 is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
