The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 23,000
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 DSG (12 - 15)
103.8
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2879 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.59 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft