The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,300

€ 23,700

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.3
70.9
78.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3062 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.49 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
27.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
914 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
914 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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 2.0 TDI
70 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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