The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 22,200
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,700
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

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 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168.6 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 BlueTDI
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
5.1 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.1 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft