The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
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 1.5 TGI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
168.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 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 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
74 mpg  ( 82 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.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
82 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
16.7 lb
city
62 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
78 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
971 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft