The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500

€ 32,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
167.6
168.6 in
Length
167.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.63 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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