The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
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 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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
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 (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
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
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.93 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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