The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 23,100
€ 21,200
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 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
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 BlueMotion
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.83 %
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 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
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
26.13 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
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
62 mpg
52 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
971 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
971 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).
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).
65.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
