The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 22,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.15 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
city
15.6 lb
56 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
727 mi
Range
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft