The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,000
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,000
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 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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2895 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.18 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
104 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
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
22.85 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
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
797 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
551 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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