The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 23,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.16 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
914 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
