The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 22,100
		
					 
					€ 22,800
					
					 
					€ 22,100
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 22,800
				ⓘ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
					2895 lb
				4052 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3990 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								115 lb
									3.82 %
								 
								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
*CLH*
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
					104 hp
						at 3000 rpm
					SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
						104 hp
						104 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
					
							
							
							119 mph
						
					11.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					10.7 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
535 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
489 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
						28.93 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					27.84 lb/hp
						
				SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
						28.93 lb/hp
						27.84 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
					51 mpg
						
				48 mpg
					highway
					67 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 5
						
				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
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1043 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1096 lb
				9.7 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				






33 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					36 cu ft
				












