The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.47 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft