The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 26,800
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
71.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.75 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5F
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
85.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft