The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,200
		
					 
					€ 23,700
					
					 
					€ 21,200
					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 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 BMT.
				
				SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				57.4
							
							71.5
							
							77.8
							
						58.7
							
							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
				103.8
							
							167.8
							
						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 BMT
				2718 lb
					Curb Weight
					2895 lb
				3902 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4101 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								176 lb
									6.08 %
								 
								General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				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
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Power
					104 hp
						at 3000 rpm
					SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
						123 hp
						104 hp
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					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 BMT
					Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				
							
							
							126 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							119 mph
						
					9.1 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
413 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
489 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
						22.1 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					27.84 lb/hp
						
				SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
						22.1 lb/hp
						27.84 lb/hp
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						45 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						60 mpg
						
					
				SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
						45 mpg
						60 mpg
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					35 mpg
					city
					51 mpg
						
				55 mpg
					highway
					67 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						598 mi
					Range
					797 mi
				SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
						598 mi
						797 mi
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					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).
					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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
						98.5 kWh
						80.3 kWh
						VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				193 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					164 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
					VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1184 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1206 lb
				10.8 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				





34.3 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					36 cu ft
				

















