The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 18,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 18,500
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 1.6 TDI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2824 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.36 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft