The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 23,700
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2868 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.9 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
16.7 lb
city
43 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
60 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft