The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 24,900
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.95 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.2 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
600 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
