The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 25,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.52 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
