The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 19,000
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.29 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
16.7 lb
city
40 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
57 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft