The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 2.8 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168.1 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.62 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5F
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 Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft