The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
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 1.8 TSI is 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
169.9 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.12 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft