The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
€ 28,700
€ 23,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
170.2
101.5
165.3
170.2 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
