The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 22,500
€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 11.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4315
2578
4199
4315 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1326 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1746 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.6 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
85 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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15.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
15.6 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
45 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
54 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
542 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
