The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 3.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.6 in
Length
165.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.59 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
758 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft