The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 26,500

€ 21,600

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.1 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
71.5
77.8
58.7
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
103.8
168.6
103.1
167.5
168.6 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
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.39 %

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
6-speed manual 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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 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
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
23.63 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
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft