The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

€ 26,500
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.4 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
108 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
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
62 mpg
62 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
971 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
65.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft