The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 21,400
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 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 BlueTDI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 BlueTDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.8 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
1P
Generation
AU
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 BlueTDI
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft