The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 23,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 TGI Start&Stop is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
103.8
168.6
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2996 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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27.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
27.74 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 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 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16.3 lb
city
50 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
69 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
242 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
26.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TGI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
