The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 21,400

€ 26,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.21 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
586 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft