The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 20,500
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2698 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft