The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,200
€ 22,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
57.4
71.5
77.8
58.7
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
103.8
168.6
103.1
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2732 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.26 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
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 TSI
92.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
