The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 0.9 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 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (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 1.6 TDI BMT
2941 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
113 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
123 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
60 mpg  ( 68 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
68 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
15.6 lb
city
57 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
311 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft