The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 28,700

€ 22,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 12.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1458
1768
1968
1480
1786
2048
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2578
4323
2578
4199
4323 mm
Length
4199 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1318 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
152 kg
10.34 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1P
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
12.67 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
54 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
670 mi
Range
833 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L