The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 BMT
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.45 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 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 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
62 mpg  ( 69 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
69 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
16.7 lb
city
51 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
71 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft